San Francisco International Airport 29 min
Computer History Museum (6 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Shoreline Amphitheatre (9 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. California's Great America (8 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. San Jose Museum of Art (14 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Municipal Rose Garden (14 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Winchester Mystery House (16 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Mission Santa Clara (12 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (15 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (15 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Hoover Tower (22 min) Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Shoreline Lake Park (14 min) Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum. Googleplex (7 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (13 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (14 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Intel Museum (8 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. |